Redfern - 2016

Ben Hornby has led the Rabbitohs to five straight wins since Wayne Bennett was announced as the club's coach for next season. He says the mastercoach has nothing to do with the uptick in form.

A complaint about a policeman ended Dulcie Flower's stint in a hospital emergency department. But it started a long career focused on improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Torres Strait Islander nurse Aunty Dulcie Flower reveals how her experiences growing up in Far North Queensland led to her involvement in pioneering Indigenous healthcare work.

Police say a motive or ideology has not been determined after a 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed a student in the neck on the grounds of the University of Sydney this morning.

The Titans and Tigers score more than 100 points, Souths continue their resurgence, and Jahrome Hughes might be the best player in the NRL. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up.

The Rabbitohs extended their winning streak to four NRL games by holding the Sea Eagles scoreless, the Roosters beat the Bulldogs, with both games taking place in shocking conditions, while the Titans smashed the pitiful Warriors 66-6.

Over 100 social housing residents in New South Wales are currently without hot water according to Homes NSW, the agency responsible for maintaining social housing.

People living in New South Wales social housing say they are facing long waits to have their homes repaired, leaving them feeling "unappreciated and not worthy as human beings".

The current Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has inked a three-year deal with South Sydney from next season, despite being in talks with Parramatta for the past month.

The NRL takes action after South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were allegedly vilified during Saturday's match against St George Illawarra.

A frustrated Jack Wighton is tired of talking about racism after Rabbitohs teammates Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker again allegedly copped abuse during an NRL game.

Cronulla, without the injured Nicho Hynes, ends Melbourne's home run with a dramatic 25-18 victory to remain top of the NRL ladder as Newcastle, St George Illawarra secure wins.

Larrakia-Erub filmmaker Aaliyah-Jade grew up in Sydney, but her connection to her Torres Strait Islander culture remains her 'life force'.

Wayne Bennett insists he is "not in a rush", but wants to get his future finalised so he doesn't distract his current team.

The Rabbitohs say they have no regrets about terminating Jason Demetriou's contract in the wake of the club's disastrous start to the NRL season.

Damien Cook is the victim of a shake-up by Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou, while the Broncos are buoyed by Reece Walsh's shock early return from injury.

Jack Wighton is reluctant to discuss the plight of his Rabbitohs teammate Latrell Mitchell, who has apologised to his teammates after copping a three-match suspension.

Conceding eight tries in a humiliating 48-6 loss to the Sydney Roosters continues the Rabbitohs' winless start to the NRL season, with Jason Demetriou admitting the result "hurts".

Winless after two matches, South Sydney is searching for answers, with coach Jason Demetriou unimpressed with his side's performance in the 28-18 defeat to Brisbane Broncos.

South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.

University of Technology Sydney students went street by street with air quality monitors and found big differences over short distances. 

It's the plan that will see residents living near eight Sydney metro and train stations see their suburbs transformed with new housing development.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains upbeat about a positive outcome for the Voice, as a senior NSW Liberal urges the party's youth wing to vote Yes.

The ABC spoke to a number of First Nations people in Sydney and the regions to hear what the Voice means to them.

The Newcastle Yowies and Walgett Aboriginal Connection take home the titles in a nailbiting day of rugby league.